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Navigating Global Trade, Unlocking Infinite Possibilities.

01/10/2024
Listed on NSE Emerge, Lot Size 500, will change to 250 on 1st November

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
• 2 decade old Company providing Logistics and Supply Chain solutions across South America, Europe, Gulf & South East Asia. It has two wholly-owned subsidiaries i.e. SJA Logisol India Private Limited and S.J.L. Group Singapore Pte Ltd.

• Key services include:
Project Cargo,
Ocean & Air Freight Forwarding,
Customs Clearance,
Inland transportation Warehousing,
Door Delivery &
NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier)

• Member of agency networks like ALN Network, America Alliance & PPL

Starting the Warehousing Operations by entering into an agreement for renting warehouse space located at Bhiwandi

S J Logistics has entrenched itself nationally, accumulating extensive industry expertise. Its proficiency extends across various sectors, including but not limited to yarns, textiles, transmission towers, tyres, polyfilms, chemicals, agro commodities, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).




Orders Received:
May 09, 2024


July 16, 2024

22nd July 2024
Announcement for approval of Air Cargo license issued by International Air Transport Association (“IATA”)

The International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) has issued the License to S J Logistics (India) Limited to promote, sell and handle International Air Cargo transportation vide IATA
Code: 14027270003.

Q1 Management Commentary:
Rajen Hasmukhlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director of S J Logistics (India) Limited,
commented on the company’s financial performance for the Q-1 of fiscal year 2025:

"We are delighted to report a robust financial performance for Q1 FY25, highlighting our
resilience and strategic foresight in a rapidly evolving logistics landscape. The exponential
increase in consolidated revenue and growth in net profit are testaments to our team’s
dedication and our strategic initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth.

This quarter, we have seen significant improvements across our key performance metrics.
Our company has achieved consolidated revenue of Rs.100.71 Crores in Q-1 FY25 which
was Rs.270.86 Crores in full FY24, this growth reflects not only the expansion of our service
offerings but also our focus on operational efficiency and market penetration. Further, the
rise in consolidated net profit demonstrates our effective cost management and operational
discipline, enabling us to enhance shareholder value while investing in our future.

Increase in our EBITDA margin which is 14.03% in Q1 FY25, as compared to 10.87% in
FY23-24 underscore the success of our ongoing initiatives to optimize our logistics
processes and control costs. This has been possible with the increased contribution of
Project Cargo Shipments which carry higher EBITDA margins. These improvements are
crucial as we continue to navigate a complex market environment.

The increase in cargo volume and the improvement in delivery timelines are particularly
noteworthy. They are indicative of our commitment to operational excellence and our ability
to meet the evolving needs of our customers with greater efficiency and reliability.

Future Outlook:
Looking ahead, our company is optimistic about the growth opportunities in the logistics
sector. The company plans to further expand its operations and enhance its service
capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its customers and also on-boarding of new
customers. With a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation, S J Logistics
(India) Limited aims to lead the industry in providing innovative and efficient logistics
solutions. The company is also exploring strategic partnerships and acquisitions to
strengthen its market position and drive long-term value creation. Our focus will remain on
leveraging emerging opportunities and driving innovation to deliver superior value to our
clients and stakeholders

Our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence, coupled with our strategic investments, positions
us well to capitalize on the growing demand for logistics services. We are optimistic about
the future and are committed to maintaining our momentum as we advance into the second
Quarter of the fiscal year."

12th September 2024

1. ISSUE OF 7,00,000 SHARE WARRANTS, CONVERTIBLE INTO EQUITY SHARES ON PREFERENTIAL BASIS TO THE PERSON BELONGING TO PROMOTER AND PROMOTER GROUP CATEGORY:

2. ISSUANCE OF 6,94,000 EQUITY SHARES ON PREFERENTIAL BASIS TO THE PERSONS BELONGING TO NON-PROMOTER CATEGORY:

Some Blog Posts to know more about the Company:


Daily:
Taking support @ 50DMA, Holding firm in this SME Meltdown

Weekly:
Taking support @ 10 WMA

Compiled Notes from here & there, No Buy or Sell Recommendation. Do your Own Due Diligence.

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I did some research on Evans Electric and found these problems

  1. 11Cr is in UTI arbitrage fund ( significant portion of reserves in balance sheet and this will not even grow at 6% , they could have put in at least index fund )
  2. FY23-24 around 5Cr Trade receivable with age less than 6months - highest in history I am doubtful about complete recover .
  3. 5Cr commission on sales is huge around 33% of top line ( no explaoination as to who takes this and is seen every year )
  4. There is no successor Planning ( current promoters are in 70s)
  5. Purchase can be made only in lots ( each lot is 500 stocks ) as its a BSE SME , low liquidity
  6. Growth seen in the near past in not promissing further growth, it could be one off thing.
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@Aakash_Suresh, the problems specified are spot on.

I actually was invested earlier in this company and communicated with their CS with regards to the Arbitrage fund sub-par returns and since they have absolutely no need for the Investments in working capital, even FDs fetch better returns. I did get response from the CS, but looks like they still are in the same funds.

My exit was triggered by H1 FY 25 results, abnormal margins along with negative cash flows and increase in price due to the results.

Succession plan, lying funds and uneven sales trajectory makes it an optimum value trap.

Although the company comes with decades of experience and currently supported by the tailwinds in the industry.

Overall it gave me decent returns in short span of time, so I am naturally happy with the company but it should not be viewed for more than a medium term bet.

Note: currently not invested and not read AR and recent announcements.

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Hello, I’m new to analysing SME stocks. One query I had, is it possible to find a company with decent management and plans to scale up and then maybe actively track and hold that for several years (lets say 5yrs) that can give good returns like 20x or 30x+. As I have seen cos. with Mcap of 200-300 reach 2000Mcap in 1-2yrs. Or was this just due to the bull run. Penny for your thoughts?

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In theory it is quite possible but you should consider the markets we are in and the valuations.

The valuations have low chances of getting more expensive than current rates (not considering results).

Also the companies who have high chances of posting remarkable growth, market is already discounting it at forward results (6 months to even 3 years)

So the window is very scarce in the SME segment at the moment. (Do note that few genuine SMEs will have some X times returns and some random operated SMEs will have unreal returns)

And be very cautious with the companies you choose in the current environment (if things went downhill, upto 80% fall can’t be ruled out)

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